I have a secret desire which I have admitted to few people.
Until now.
My aunt Yolanda owns a Botero. An original Botero. I hope she bequeaths it to me. Just think! I can sell it and make lots of money.
Sound crass?
Botero is one of the world’s most popular living artists, with millions of fans transcending cultures across the globe. While his art is instantly recognizable, the story of how he became “the Maestro” is largely unknown.
Botero (Corinth Films)  changes that.

This poetic, beautifully filmed documentary for award-winning filmmaker Don Millar offers an inspiring look at the power of relentless vision, unwavering conviction and a lifetime of discipline.

Weaving together original footage shot in 10 cities across China, Europe, New York and Colombia, with decades of family photos and archival video, the documentary  grants home viewers unprecedented access to the artist and his family, along with a colorful cast of historians, curators and academics who together reveal the creativity and convictions at the heart of the artist.
Botero ultimately brings together the man and his art to capture his essence—the quiet resolve and strength of character that allowed him to overcome poverty, decades of harsh criticism and the tragic death of his four-year-old son. Never-before-seen moments come to life: His children uncover 50 year-old sketches in a shuttered storage facility; cameras go behind the scenes at a show exhibiting his work alongside that of Pablo Picasso; the artist takes us on a private tour of his studio.